Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Vern Buchanan [R, FL-13]

Planned Parenthood honors Bennett

2008-10-11T00:00:00Z

...budgeting and reserves, and lakes, ponds and wetlands. MANATEE - The National Association of Manufacturers has honored Rep. Vern Buchanan for supporting the industry. Buchanan voted for manufacturer-supported legislation 70 percent of the time, the awar

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55 also-rans try again for House seats

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

...against Democrat Dan Maffei, who lost in 2006. Florida Democrat Christine Jennings, 62, is running again to unseat Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan. Last time, Jennings came within 400 votes Robin Weirauch, a Democrat, lost three House races in northweste

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Veterans group backs Jennings

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

...Schneider. MANATEE - A conservative advocacy group's Florida chapter is railing against a spate of lawsuits filed against Rep. Vern Buchanan and his automotive dealerships, calling it "another example of out of control lawsuit abuse." Florida FreedomWor

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55 also-rans from 2006 give House seat another whirl

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

...surge has been successful," said Lance, 56. Florida Democrat Christine Jennings, 62, is running again to unseat Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan. Last time, Jennings came within 400 votes. She contested the results and attended an orientation for freshman

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ELECTION CALENDAR

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, speaks to the Republican Club of South Sarasota County at 11:30 am at the Venice Chamber of Commerce, 597 S. Tamiami ...

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Shiny new post office isn't so shiny

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

Simmering dissatisfaction over the post office bubbled over at a forum Monday featuring the area's congressman, Rep. Vern Buchanan, and postal officials. ...

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Group wants to unify Myakka

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

They have also invited other officials such as US Rep. Vern Buchanan and State Rep. Ron Reagan. It's important for residents to know their elected officials ...

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Poll: Buchanan in Dist. 13 lead

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Vern Buchanan's strongest support is from whites, men and independents, while challenger Christine Jennings' base is blacks, women and Democrats, ...

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Obama too close for GOP's comfort

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

Bolger's poll is bad news for McCain, but good news for Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key. Though Obama is doing well, his numbers do not seem to be ...

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Former sleazy car salesman is key player in suits against Buchanan

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

But now Overholt is at the center of a legal battle with a formidable adversary â€” US Rep. Vern Buchanan of Sarasota. In several suits in which Overholt had ...

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Citizenship status puts life on hold

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

The office of Congressional Representative Vern Buchanan, to whom the Viespolis first appealed on October 19, 2007, will not discuss the case. ...

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Buchanan among lawmakers shifting to 'yes' on rescue

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

By Jeremy Wallace Facing intense pressure from business leaders back home, US Rep. Vern Buchanan switched his vote and supported the $700 billion financial ...

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Lawyers line up at election 'ground zero'

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Most recently, he represented newly elected US Rep. Vern Buchanan, whose narrow margin of victory has been disputed by Democratic rival Christine Jennings. ...

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Voters Worry About Bailout Plan

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

In Sarasota, Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan says he reluctantly supports the legislation. "I don't like it. Nobody likes it," Buchanan said. ...

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Bailout Generates Political Heat In Sunshine State

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

...said Castor, a Tampa Democrat, is against the bailout because it doesn't do enough for taxpayers. In Sarasota, Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan says he reluctantly supports the legislation. "I don't like it. Nobody likes it," Buchanan said. "I think it wil

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Taking on global warming

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Organized by Smyth, activists have met with both District 13 incumbent Vern Buchanan, a Republican, and his Democratic challenger, Christine Jennings. ...

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Wild Cards Create Wild Scenarios in Congressional Races

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

And in Floridaâ€™s 13th district, Independent Jan Schneider remains a problem for Democrat Christine Jennings in her effort to defeat Rep. Vern Buchanan (R). ...

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FDIC's ex-chief weighs in on bailout

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

He spoke with a few dozen more of them on Monday morning before lunching with Congressman Vern Buchanan and his wife, Sandy, at the legendary Capitol Hill ...

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Buchanan, Jennings criticize other's TV ads

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

By DUANE MARSTELLER - dmarsteller@bradenton.com Rep. Vern Buchanan and Christine Jennings' congressional campaigns swapped more accusations Wednesday, ...

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Buchanan says he is confident Congress will act

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

By Carol E. Lee While US Rep. Vern Buchanan still has reservations about a government plan to purchase $700 billion in troubled loans, he said Tuesday that ...

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